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Study Economics in Switzerland

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Certificate

    Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care) (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  2. Certificate

    Certificate IV in Community Services Work (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  3. Diploma

    Diploma of Community Services Work (TAFE Course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  4. Minor

    Wirtschaftsrecht (Minor)

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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  6. Other programmes

    Maintain and Service Equipment in Hazardous Areas (Short course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  7. Master

    International and Monetary Economics (Master)

    University of Basel 🇨🇭 Basel, Switzerland

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  8. Minor

    Wirtschaftsrecht (nur Minor)

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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Study Economics in Switzerland – facts and figures

In Switzerland, 22 universities and colleges offer 87 Economics programmes: 12 Bachelor, 18 Master and 11 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Melbourne, St.Gallen, Bern and Lugano. Institutions with the widest choice: Victoria University, University of St. Gallen and University of Berne.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 87 Economics programmes at 22 institutions in Switzerland. Popular cities include Melbourne, St.Gallen and Bern.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Switzerland?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Victoria University, University of St. Gallen, University of Berne, HEC School of Management, UNIL Université de Lausanne and Freie Und Private Universtät Herisau AR.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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